by By Lindsay H. Jones, USA TODAY Sports

by By Lindsay H. Jones, USA TODAY Sports

MINNEAPOLIS - Adrian Peterson has become the seventh player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season.

Peterson joined the club with a 20-yard run in the third quarter Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Mall of America Field. He needed 102 yards on Sunday to reach 2,000. The single-season record is 2,105 yards, a record set by Eric Dickerson in 1984.

Peterson has spoken openly this month about his desire to surpass Dickerson's record.

He told USA TODAY Sports earlier this week that record would only matter if it came along with a Vikings' win. Minnesota can clinch a playoff spot by beating the Packers but will be eliminated with a loss.

Peterson, who had 210 yards against the Packers earlier this month, rushed for 68 yards in the first quarter, including a 22-yarder down the right sideline and a 7-yard touchdown.

Peterson had reconstructive surgery a year ago today after tearing his left ACL and MCL on Dec. 24, 2011.